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Dr. Katz is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. She is also a clinical associate professor of neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
In her clinical practice, she develops a comprehensive, compassionate treatment plan for every patient in her care. She excels at deep brain stimulation, neuromodulation, and other advanced treatment approaches. She also works closely with each patient’s caregivers and family members to help ensure optimal well-being and quality of life for all involved in the management of Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Lewy body dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, and other conditions.
Her research activities include serving as a co-investigator of the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. She is a site principal investigator for a National Institutes of Health-funded study of the application of palliative care to Parkinson’s disease. Previously, she was a co-investigator for studies of remote access to care for Parkinson’s disease and patient-centered outcomes in Parkinson’s disease, both funded by the National Parkinson Foundation.
Dr. Katz has earned many honors, including the ”Advancing Parkinson’s Therapies” conference award from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the “Fostering New Directions in Research” award from the Movement Disorders Society. She won scholarships from Weill Cornell Medical College, the Joseph Collins Foundation, and Anna E. Ray Robinson Education Fund.
She has presented her research findings at global meetings such as the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and the International Palliative Care Society. She also has made presentations at national meetings of the American Academy of Neurology as well as regional conferences.
She has authored numerous articles on the topics of outpatient palliative care for Parkinson’s disease, caregiver burden in Parkinson’s disease, virtual visits for Parkinson’s disease, and diagnosis of cervical dystonia. Her work has appeared in journals including Neurology, Annals of Palliative Medicine, Contemporary Clinical Trials, Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, and Neurotherapeutics.
In addition, she is a reviewer for JAMA Neurology, the Journal of Neurological Sciences, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, the brain imaging and stimulation section of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, and Parkinsonism and Related
Disorders.
Dr. Katz is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s Study Group, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and American Telemedicine Association. She also is an invited speaker at community support groups for people with Parkinson’s disease.
In her clinical practice, she develops a comprehensive, compassionate treatment plan for every patient in her care. She excels at deep brain stimulation, neuromodulation, and other advanced treatment approaches. She also works closely with each patient’s caregivers and family members to help ensure optimal well-being and quality of life for all involved in the management of Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Lewy body dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, and other conditions.
Her research activities include serving as a co-investigator of the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. She is a site principal investigator for a National Institutes of Health-funded study of the application of palliative care to Parkinson’s disease. Previously, she was a co-investigator for studies of remote access to care for Parkinson’s disease and patient-centered outcomes in Parkinson’s disease, both funded by the National Parkinson Foundation.
Dr. Katz has earned many honors, including the ”Advancing Parkinson’s Therapies” conference award from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the “Fostering New Directions in Research” award from the Movement Disorders Society. She won scholarships from Weill Cornell Medical College, the Joseph Collins Foundation, and Anna E. Ray Robinson Education Fund.
She has presented her research findings at global meetings such as the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and the International Palliative Care Society. She also has made presentations at national meetings of the American Academy of Neurology as well as regional conferences.
She has authored numerous articles on the topics of outpatient palliative care for Parkinson’s disease, caregiver burden in Parkinson’s disease, virtual visits for Parkinson’s disease, and diagnosis of cervical dystonia. Her work has appeared in journals including Neurology, Annals of Palliative Medicine, Contemporary Clinical Trials, Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, and Neurotherapeutics.
In addition, she is a reviewer for JAMA Neurology, the Journal of Neurological Sciences, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, the brain imaging and stimulation section of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, and Parkinsonism and Related
Disorders.
Dr. Katz is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinson’s Study Group, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and American Telemedicine Association. She also is an invited speaker at community support groups for people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Fellowship: UCSF Dept of Neurology (2013) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (2011)
- Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital (2011) NY
- Internship: Mount Sinai Hospital (2008) NY
- Medical Education: Cornell University Medical College (2007) NY
Practice Locations
Movement Disorders Center Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Movement Disorders Center
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto , CA 94304
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Patient Reviews
(193 reviews)
Dr. Katz is the best! She shows she truly cares about her patients. Dr. Katz puts me at ease and does not dismiss questions, of which I have many.
Dr. Katz is the best, I am lucky she is my physician. SHC lucky to have her
Maya Katz is a very smart and compassionate doctor who accurately diagnosed me and is helping me get to get treatment. She follows up and remembers me. A+
Dr. Katz is amazing. She always takes time to answer all my questions and gives me referrals to other providers who can help with specific problems. She gives me hope!
Without Dr. Katz, I would have checked out after a PD diagnosis
Dr Katz is an amazing doctor
Dr. Katz is an exceptional doctor. She is knowledgable, attentive, patient and compassionate.
Best dr ive had
She is an amazing doctor. very knowledgeable, caring and kind.
I have a very rare condition and I am blessed to have her.
Dr. Katz is a very thorough and caring doctor
Dr. Katz is a very good doctor and compassionate person!
A very good neurologist. I am lucky to have her.
Dr Katz is. Professional, thorough, caring, very knowledgeable and a nice person.
Maya Katz is a very caring and competent doctor. Maya Katz is Excellent!
She spends time with her patients and is helpful and empathetic.
Listens well, very knowledgeable, very encouraging, straight forward, caring
Dr Katz is my favorite provider.
She is an excellent MD: honest, sympathetic, and willing to suggest and review many possible options.
Dr. Katz is primary reason for my allegiance to SHC
Spends time with patients. Thorough and compassionate.
Best. neurologist.
She is very smart, explains the brain in terms we can grasp and cares about her patients ( that comes through ).
Give her a raise!
Dr. Katz is very organized.
Dr. Katz is an excellent doctor. I couldn't have been more impressed.
She is great very informative
Very caring and responsive to our needs.
Dr Katz is very empathetic, attentive, accurate
she seems very caring
Thank you for the generous and patient time you allotted to our visit. We felt that all our questions were addressed. Very much appreciated being able to learn more about Parkinson's.
She is an extremely knowledgeable doctor with excellent communication skills
Mike's visit with Dr. Katz couldn't have been better
Very impressed by Dr. Maya Katz, her associate Jessica Verhein, the front desk staff, and Shavona (coordinator for new patients) who Scheduled my appointment.
Dr, Katz is one in a million: knowledge, bedside manner, follow up, caring.
Thank you for her.
Dr. Katz and Dr. Lima did a very comprehensive examination of me.
Thanks
Dr. Katz is a very knowledgeable person and makes sure we
understand everything before we leave. Very nice person.
Very personable and knowledgeable at the same time. Inspires confidence
Dr, Katz and her team were very knowledgeable, empathetic, and helpful
Dr. Maya Katz was super supportive, caring and I felt like she really was actively listening to me and believe that she will really help me and strongly feel that so will other doctors here at Stanford. I feel a lot better after talking with Dr. Maya Katz. Thank you :)
Dr Katz seems to know the field. I am very happy with her knowledge
Dr. Katz was thorough, easy to understand and worked with me to put together an action plan, based upon my diagnoses. She also split my original tremor diagnosis into two types which was tremendously helpful in my treatment.
Thank you for the wonderful care. I am so lucky to have such a fantastic team of professionals involved with my healthcare
Dr Katz is very knowledgeable! She always listens and answers our questions. Dr. Katz is a Great Parkinson’s doctor. We are very Thankful for her knowledge, patience, and kindness.
Dr Katz is outstanding!!
Very good
Dr Katz is great
It took me a while in life to realize that a bell curve exists for doctors just does as it does for other professions. Certainly Dr. Katz is on the very end of the positive side of the bell curve and as such I have a great deal of trust in Dr. Katz. Thanks.
Dr. Kat tried many DIFERENT WAYS tO PROGRam the imbedded DBS device and picked the best giy.
Very thorough
Dr Katz and her resident staff are amazing, almost painless for me Every time I get my treatment.
Dr. Katz cares about her patients and is very thorough. She does not short patients the time they need.
She truly cares about her patients and listens well to find solutions.
Very knowledgeable and listened to all my concerns.
Dr.Katz and Dr.Shah very professional took time to go over my health issues and explained the care plan moving foreword.
she and the other doctor were wonderful
Such excellent care
Extremely thorough
Attentive team with Dr. Maya Katz
Excellent
Night and day from our first attempt in Northern California. We were referred to UCSF in the beginning of my wife's troubles. We found out more at Stanford in one visit than the 8 months at UCSF.
Dr. Katz is an outstanding doctor. She is very helpful in offering a wide variety of solutions/ideas for the symptoms with which I struggle. She is proactive about treatment and that has turned my life around. Finally she is very caring and a great listener. We cannot thank her enough!
Full of knowledge
Dr was very knowledgeable with our issues. We feel very confident in this doctors' care.
Dr Katz was attentive, thorough, respectful and generous with time and knowledge.
Thorough questioning; excellent conversational tone, efficient yet not off-putting. Showed genuine interest.
Dr. Katz was kind, patient, very thorough, a good listener and communicator.
She is an honest, caring and knowledgeable physician
When I have talked to her I found her very personable and interested in my problems.
Dr Katz does a great job.
Helped me relax before procedure
I really liked Dr. Clifford and Dr. Katz
Dr Katz is a very compassionate, caring MD
Dr. Katz was outstanding—an empathetic and discerning listener; a skilled diagnostician; and creative and knowledgeable in designing a treatment plan.
She’s is tops in her field
She was very personally caring and through. Thank you Dr Katz for making me feel comfortable
She is very patient focused, and she demonstrates a sincere concern for my welfare. She’s first class.
thorough exam
love dr. katz caring brilliant excellent practitioner
EXCELLENT!
Dr. Katz is helping me navigate through a tough diagnosis. Her and Dr. Lockman are my reason for staying at Stanford and the Bay Area. I do wish I could get botox for my feet at SHC; UHC will not cover so I go to UCSF, I appreciate SHU's other services such as physical therapy and help with swallowing. Prefer zoom over MyVideo.
Very grateful for Dr. Katz. I learn a lot from her.
Dr Katz took time and work out a plan to help my husbandðŸ‘
Great job!
very thorough doctor
Very observant and informitivr
She is super
very thorough
I can’t say enough about Dr. Katz’s professionalism, excellent patient care and her compassion. If only more physicians treated patients as she does.
she never rushes things, follows up, accessible which is appreciated managing a serious illness.
I think she is probably an excellent doctor. I have not seen her in person and I have not any knowledge about her works. Hopefully she can help me with my problem.
Dr Katz is a very compassionate and genuinely caring MD
Dr Katz is meticulous and caring.
I've been a patient of Dr. Maya Katz since 2015. She is thorough, personable, knowledgeable and truly caring. I would recommend Dr. Katz to anyone in a heartbeat.
Too much disjuncture between new doctor and previous one.
She is nice and takes her time letting us know about everything we ask her.
Very kind and patient. Overcame a slight snafu when logging on, which Dr. Katz remedied and called to re-connect us. Very capable!!!
An excellent doctor gave me a thorough evaluation, and it was determined that I may have a different type of tremor (that I have been treated for, for over 10 years).
Dr Katz is very thorough and very positive
Dr. Katz is very caring & thorough in her care. All my concerns were addressed during the visit.
She is a caring doctor, and she is extremely thorough. I am pleased to be one of her patients.
She seems very switched on and current about her profession and takes a lot of interest in issues I have that may or may not be related to my PD. She is a very inquisitive physician who looks for underlying reasons for things and asks a lot of questions. I think she is generally concerned about my wellbeing and helping me maintain a productive lifestyle.
Maya is a bright, compassionate clinician who uses her wealth of knowledge and inmate sensitivity to guide and support her patients, who face numerous challenges in navigating their conditions . She may run behind in her schedule but you can be assured that she will be fully present and thorough when it is your turn.
She is very thorough and very caring. She goes above and beyond in order to give the proper care to her patients.
DR.KATZ IS WONDERFUL! VERY CARING. ALMOST LIKE A PART OF THE FAMILY. SHE HAS BEEN MY NEUROLOGIST FOR MANY YEARS (i HAVE HAD PARKINSON'S DISEASE FOR 20 YEARS) AND i DON'T KNOW WHAT i WOULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT HER. IF I WERE TO STOP SEEING HER, IT WOULD ONLY BE IF I NEEDED MORE DIRECT CARE AND IT BECOMES TOO DIFFICULT FOR ME TO TRAVEL FROM SANTA ROSA TO STANFORD.
Dr Katz is a wonderful specialist! She is very thorough, kind, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
Dr Katz has given us so much hope.
Dr. Kats was excellent in the information and experience she commanded and gave me the impression dthat her time was my time, to use as required.
Great support & services by all members of neurology that i interacted with
Dr Katz is, by far, the most compassionate and well rounded specialist I have ever seen. She genuinely cares about her patients’ well being and recovery.
Excellent
I LOVE DR MAYA KATZ!!!!!! SHE IS THE BEST
BETTER THAN JUST A DOCTOR, SHE HELD MY HOPE FOR ME WHEN I HAD NONE AND SAID SHE WAS HOLDING MY HOPE FOR ME UNTIL I WAS WELL ENOUGH TO HAVE IT BACK AGAIN.... TODAY I TOOK IT BACK AND I'M SO THANKFUL SHE EXISTS AND THAT I MET HER
SHE'S GREAT!!!
Dr Katz is wonderful!
Dr. Katz is fantastic in all areas of care and I think of her as my savior. Dr. Katz has been professional, caring, helpful in all ways possible as my doctor. I could not possibly pay Dr. Katz back for the gifts she has made available to me. If I can return some favors to Dr. Katz, please do not hesitate to ask me - I will do anything I can for Dr. Katz.
She is extremely helpful.
Fabulous dr.
Everything went smoothly, from checking in at desk to seeing the doctor, who was very friendly and profesional.
I have only had two visits with Dr Katz but she has been a remarkable asset. Her understanding of Parkinson’s disease, her knowledge of available resources and her thoughtful approach has been incredibly helpful.
Excellent
Great doc
Dr Katz is very compassionate and caring; always listens and very patient with us and Mom. Thank you for the great care you provide and time you spend with her.
She always understands and answers all my questions. She is always positive about my prognosis
Thank you doctor
Top-notch
never rushes visit
up to date on latest clinicals
excellent
Went in for nerve disorder not movement disorder that’s on paper movement
Dr. Katz is very compassionate and through. Her knowledge of DBS programming is excellent
Very understanding and patient.
Highly recommended
Very informative doctor.
Excellent communication with me (patient)
She’s very positive and helpful.
It seemed to me that Dr.Katz was very thorough in her evaluation of my current Parkinsons situation and I thanked her for that. I appreciate my doctor knowing my current condition. She also helped me in dealing with a current problem with violent dreams.
Very professional and very kind!
Kats outstanding
very likeable
Dr. Katz understands the physical and mental aspects of PD.
She is up to date on pipeline treatments
She supports me emotionally
She has a lovely soul which is not standard in US medical care 2021
Thank you for her
EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ABOUT HER PATIENTS DISEASE AND FOLLOWS UP.
She is very caring, sympathetic, understanding and patient to listen my concerns of my health.
She always follows up for my referrals if needed or my medications. She is my guardian angel.
I always look forward for my next appointments with her.
She is a wonderful smart caring physician.
She was excellent!!! Great doctor!!!
She's very thorough caring and compassionate
I have appreciated her expertise and thoroughness in handling my situation.
She is very nice
Best game in town for sure. I was recommended to see this facility/doctor from another doctor.
dr. Katz is the kind of dedicated and rare doctors hard to find thes days!
She is an excellent Doctor.
She listens
Appeared compassionate. I appreciated Maya asked questions to be clear we were both on the same page.
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Dr. Katz listens well and answers all questions thoroughly. She delivered some bad news to me in a very compassionate way. I appreciated Ed on every level.
Good listener, knowledgeable, likeable, encouraging.
She is great. true asset
She is a person in whom she is trustworthy, and I was able to express myself freely.
She was: knowledgeable, kind, patient and professional
I appreciated Dr. Katz. She was very good about listening and answering all questions. She was clear about the process going forward.
very ni ce person
Attentive, helpful, informative doctor. The first to validate me even from just a video chat. She couldn't exam me in person but she could still ask thoughtful questions about my symptoms.
Dr. Katz has been extremely helpful.
She demonstrated utmost care, empathy, listened carefully and provided actionable feedback.
Dr. Katz, had a full 360 approach, tackling not only the neurological aspects of the disease, but also the psychological, behavioral, environmental components, including not only the patient but the caregiver (my husband too)
At the end of the visit we have a set of actions in terms of changes to medications, add coping mechanisms and exploring additional ways to communicate as verbal communication becomes more challenging.
While realizing that there is no cure yet for my condition, this has been an extremely valuable visit.
Very patient and understanding. Answers all questions.
She is very concerned about me. She gives me options and is checking with my cardiologist and primary care doctor. She is very polite and has good bedside manners!! I really like her!
What can I say Dr Maya Katz was wonderful displaying confidence and knowledge about REM Sleep disorder and what it could lead too.
Dr. Katz is expert in her field, she is very patient to listen to my needs and take care if me
Really good Doctor always help us with our concerns.
Thank you very much for your care and compassion.
excellent dr
followed her from ucsf to stanford
Dr Katz is the best!
Dr Katz is a wonderful provider, caring, expertly knowledgeable and thorough.
pleasant. knowledgeable, thorough.
thank you dr Katz
Dr. Maya Katz cares, listens, patient and technically. A special person and doctor.
Excellent Doctor, I trust her and the treatment that she is providing, she is very through and listens to my concerns. She is a caring and wonderful individual. I have been her patient for many years.
Dr.Katz is very kind and compassionate. And so knowledgeable.
Dr Katz is excellent. She is caring, an extremely good listener and provides helpful suggestions and resources beyond medications. I feel so very fortunate to have her as our neurologist.
She is the best dr. in Stanford like many other’s for very sure.
God bless you and your family.
Fabulous job simply great!
Dr. Katz did an excellent job getting to know my dad as this was the first visit we had with her. She was thorough in her questions, her advice, and her thoughts. She had wonderful questions that spoke to how she was thinking through my dad's case. She listened, was very caring, thoughtful, and positive. We really enjoy the video visit with her and look forward to future visits with her (and nurse Victoria as well!)
I LOVE HER!! SHE IS MY ANGEL DOCTOR!!!!
My Doctor Katz, very kind, patient, understanding, compassionate to my needs and pay attention of my health and concerns
She is first of all a compassionate and empathetic human being and secondly the best doctor we have ever met. It is icing on the cake that she happens to be best neurologist around.
Very knowledgeable, very patient in explaining complex issues
Thank yuo, thank her
Dr Katz was very clear and informative. She answered my questions and provided a good deal of information about the available procedures to treat essential tremors beyond medication. She has a warm and friendly personality that is not lost in a video call! 🤗
Dr Katz is very professional and listens/provides right answers
She is an excellent communicator and very helpful with the practical aspects of Parkinson’s disease. She listens well.
Doctor Katz was very attentive to my reported health complaints and made valuable recommendations to follow. I feel confident that my complex health issues are now in the good professional hands.
Very easy to understand and I felt confident that I was in good hands
I was examined/treated by Dr. Maya Katz. She is an excellent doctor and care provider. She spent hours with me while testing my DBS simulator. I will certainly recommend Dr. Katz to others.
I felt like everything was heard, she was extremely thorough, spent time and encouraging. Felt that I was extremely extremely good experienced Hans great overall experience
Stanford is great
Dr. Katz was very professional, courteous and thorough.
Once in the examination room, things went smoothly. Excellent!
This was the best physician visit I have ever experienced. I'm so grateful to be seen by Dr. Katz.
#5. Patient care and time - superior.
Dr. Katz apologized for her tardiness & jumped right in. She asked questions & answered many. She only spent an hour with me.
Great information shared. 5. More than I expected.
Dr. Katz was great I would be very pleased to see her again.
Amazing A+.
Dr. Katz was/is outstanding, very informative and responsive. Would not hesitate to recommend; I have chosen her as primary MD for my Parkinson's.
wonderful experience.....great care taken to answer all our questions
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